This post originally appeared on the Pink Heart Society on Wednesday, February 26th. Like so many people, I’d dreamed of writing a novel since I was a child, but never thought I was creative enough to write fiction. Then, when…
Praying for Inspiration
“I don’t know exactly what a prayer is. I do know how to pay attention…” Mary Oliver, The Summer Day Partway through writing A Ranch to Keep, I gave up. I know exactly when it happened. I’d gathered my courage…
In the Spotlight this Week!
I am very excited to be featured in the spotlight at Harlequin Junkie this week! There’s an interview and excerpts from A Ranch to Keep. AND we’re giving away three signed copies! Come on over and visit Harlequin Junkie!
A Debut Novel for Valentine’s Day
This post originally appeared on Just Contemporary Romance, in February 2014. I am a big fan of Valentine’s Day. I know many people who complain about it, and call it the ‘Hallmark holiday’, but I really like that in our…
Why Romance Novels?
Ever since I started on this unexpected, romance-author journey, people have said to me, “Hey, your book is pretty good! Have you thought about writing something else?” And it’s a compliment, I think. They assume that if I can write…
Learning to Rely on Others ~ An Author and Her Heroine Journey Together
This post originally appeared on the Harlequin Blog. I’ve always been known for my independence. A typical introvert writer, I enjoy spending time on my own. I’ve travelled the world solo and lived alone many times. So when it came…
A Ranch to Keep Goes on Blog Tour!
My debut novel, A Ranch to Keep, goes on sale this week! Today, I’m celebrating my official book release day at the Harlequin SuperRomance Blog. I’ve got some pretty pictures up of the Eastern Sierras, where I set A Ranch…